Christopher Hitchens Quotes about Lifetime

We live only a few conscious decades, and we fret ourselves enough for several lifetimes.
Christopher Hitchens (2012). “Long Live Hitch: Three Classic Books in One Volume”, p.1592, Atlantic Books Ltd
What is your idea of earthly happiness? To be vindicated in my own lifetime.
Christopher Hitchens (2010). “Hitch-22: A Memoir”, p.251, Hachette UK